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N9000AEP CXA (9 kHz to 3.0 or 7.5 GHz) N9010AEP EXA (9 kHz to 3.6, 7.0, 13.6 or 26.5 GHz)Technical Overview

Agilent CXA and EXA Signal Analyzer Express Confi gurations

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A great tool at the right time is often the best solution. That’s why Agilent offers preconfigured RF and microwave instruments that are ready for off-the-shelf delivery from our authorized distributors.

Six express models are available: CXA and EXA signal analyzers, RF and microwave MXG analog signal generators, and two ENA Series network analyzers. Preloaded with popular features, the express configurations deliver the same specifications and functionality as Agilent’s build-to-order instruments. They also provide the same level of upgradeability, ensuring that they—and you—can evolve as your test needs change.

Best of all, the included features are value priced. It’s an unbeatable combi-nation: Save time and money while keeping your project or production line moving.

Sometimes the best answer is a great tool at the right time

Six express models are available: CXA and EXA signal analyzers, RF and microwave MXG analog signal generators, and two ENA Series network analyzers.

• Preloaded with popular features

• Ready for off-the-shelf delivery from authorized distributors

• Included features are value priced

It’s an unbeatable com-bination: Save time and money while keeping your project or production line moving. EXPRESSEXPRESS(www.agilent.com/find/express)

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Arrive Ahead with the CXA and EXA

The express CXA and express EXA signal analyzers are part of the Agilent X-Series, an evolutionary approach to signal analysis that spans instrumentation, measurements and software. The X-Series delivers the flexibility to satisfy techni-cal and business requirements across multiple products and programs—now and in the future.

The CXA is today’s leading low-cost tool for essential signal characterization. It’s also an excellent teaching tool for RF technology and signal analysis and helps you build a foundation for cost-effective testing. The EXA is the fast, flexible way to cover diverse needs with a single tool. It provides a solid mix of speed and performance.

Key typical specifications Express CXA Express EXAFrequency range 9 kHz to 3.0 or 7.5 GHz 9 kHz to 3.6, 7.0, 13.6 or 26.5 GHzAbsolute amplitude accuracy (95th percentile)

±0.5 dB ± 0.27 dB

Displayed average noise level (DANL) with preamp on

At 1 GHz: –163 dBm At 4 GHz: –159 dBm

At 1 GHz: –163 dBm At 4 GHz: –162 dBm

Third-order intermodulation distortion (TOI) At 1 GHz: +17 dBm At 4 GHz: +15 dBm

At 1 GHz: +15 dBmAt 4 GHz: +17 dBm

Phase noise (at 1 GHz with the following offset)

10 kHz offset: –102 dBc/Hz1 MHz offset: –121 dBc/Hz

10 kHz offset: –102 dBc/Hz1 MHz offset: –135 dBc/Hz

A great low-cost signal analyzer surpasses the basics and covers what’s essential. That’s the strength of the CXA signal analyzer, the lead-ing low-cost tool for essential signal characterization. Its capabilities pro-vide a foundation for cost-effective testing and seamless integration with the other X-Series models. The CXA is also an excellent teaching tool for RF technology and signal analysis. Get must-have capability with X-Series expandability in the CXA—and master the essentials.

Whether you’re pushing to enhance a product or improve test throughput, your general-purpose signal analyzer should be ready for a wide range of challenges. That’s what drives the Agilent EXA signal analyzer—the fast, flexible way to cover diverse needs with a single tool. It provides a solid mix of speed and performance. Get the EXA and be ready to balance the challenges.

Master the essentials with the CXA

Balance the challenges with the EXA

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Address Your Immediate Needs with Built-In Capabilities

The express CXA and express EXA are pre-configured with the key features most commonly included in a build-to-order instrument. This ensures that you’re getting a great tool that provides the functionality you need today—and each one is easily upgradable if you want to add features tomorrow. The table summarizes the capabilities included in the express CXA and express EXA compared to a build-to-order instrument.

Express model Included capability

Express CXA andExpress EXA

Preamplifi er: Improves the instrument noise fl oor and is especially useful when measuring low-level signals or low-power devices, or when looking for interfering or intermittent signals.

Electronic attenuator: The more durable alternative to mechanical attenuators, electronic attenuators are preferred by users who need to frequently cycle attenuation settings for different measurements, such as optimizing for dynamic range. Express EXA offers a combination of 24 dB of electronic attenuation plus 60 dB of mechanical attenuation. Express CXA offers 50 dB of electronic attenuation.

Express CXATracking generator: The available built-in source enables scalar network measurements with the CXA, and it saves space. The RF output signal tracks along with the tuning of the signal analyzer.

The express CXA is today’s leading low-cost tool for essential signal characterization. It’s also an excellent teaching tool for RF technology and signal analysis—and helps you build a foundation for cost-effective testing.

EXPRESSEXPRESSPre-configured with the most

common features in a build-to-order

instrument

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Enhance Your Signal Analyzer with Optional Features

In addition to the pre-configured features, you can tailor your solution with up to three optional capabilities on an express CXA or express EXA signal analyzer. Two of the options enhance measurement accuracy: a precision frequency reference and a fine-resolution step attenuator. The third option adds measurement functionality for basic electromag-netic compatibility (EMC) measurements.

• Enhances measurement accuracy by reducing frequency drift and provides temperature stability

• Recommended to accurately char-acterize the frequency accuracy and behavior of local oscillators in RF and microwave products or systems

• Provides highly accurate absolute frequency measurements in addition to the accurate relative frequency measurements

• Enables fine-resolution attenuator steps across the full range of the attenuator and across the full frequency range of the signal analyzer

• Fine step size provides greater precision in amplitude measure-ments when compared to the standard steps

• Allows the user to optimize dynamic range, and therefore use wider RBW, allowing faster sweeps for applications such as low-level spur search

• Adds pre-compliance measure-ments of electromagnetic interfer-ence (EMI) and supports CISPR 16-1-1 and MIL-STD detectors, bandwidths and band presets

• Tune-and-listen feature can be used to discriminate between ambient environmental signals and signals from the DUT

• Measure-at-marker feature enables measurements that use up to three of the built-in detectors and offers limit-line and amplitude-correction capabilities

The express EXA is the fast, fl exible way to cover diverse needs with a single tool. It provides a solid mix of speed and performance.

Functionality

FFPerformance

PPPrecision frequency reference (Option PFR)

Fine-resolution step attenuator (Option FSA)

Performance

PPBasic EMC functionality (Option EMC)

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Confi gure an Express Signal Analyzer to Meet Your Needs

Step 1. Select maximum frequency and tracking generator (choose one; frequency range not upgradeable)Express CXA option number Frequency range Preamplifi er

Tracking generator Equivalent build-to-order model

N9000AEP-001 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz 3.0 GHz N/A N9000A-503 with Option P03N9000AEP-002 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz 7.5 GHz N/A N9000A-507 with Option P07N9000AEP-003 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz 3.0 GHz 3.0 GHz N9000A-503 with Options P03 and T03N9000AEP-004 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz 7.5 GHz 6.0 GHz N9000A-507 with Options P07 and T06

Step 1. Select maximum frequency and available tracking generator (choose one; frequency range not upgradeable)Express EXA option number Frequency range Preamplifi er

Electronic attenuator Equivalent build-to-order model

N9010AEP-001 9 kHz to 3.6 GHz 3.6 GHz 3.6 GHz N9010A-503 with Options P03 and EA3N9010AEP-002 9 kHz to 7.0 GHz 7.0 GHz 3.6 GHz N9010A-507 with Options P07 and EA3N9010AEP-003 9 kHz to 13.6 GHz 7.0 GHz 3.6 GHz N9010A-513 with Options P07 and EA3N9010AEP-004 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz 7.0 GHz 3.6 GHz N9010A-526 with Options P07 and EA3

Step 2. Add optional features (choose up to three)Express CXA option number Description Notes

N9000AEP-PFRPrecision frequency reference

Enhances measurement accuracy by reducing frequency drift; aging rate is ±1 x 10-7/year.

N9000AEP-FSAFine-resolution step attenuator

Allows 2 dB steps across the full 50 dB range of the electronic attenuator (standard step size is 10 dB).

N9000AEP-EMCBasic electromagnetic compatibility functionality

Provides precompliance measurements of electromagnetic interference (EMI) with CISPR 16-1-1 detectors and bandwidths

Step 2. Add optional features (choose up to three)Express EXA option number Description Notes

N9010AEP-PFRPrecision frequency reference

Enhances measurement accuracy by reducing frequency drift; aging rate is ±1 x 10-7/year

N9010AEP-FSAFine-resolution step attenuator

Allows 2 dB steps across the full 60 dB range of the electronic attenuator (standard step size is 10 dB)

N9010AEP-EMC Basic EMC functionalityProvides precompliance measurements of electromagnetic interference (EMI) with CISPR 16-1-1 detectors and bandwidths

Use a simple two-step process to tailor an express CXA or EXA to meet your requirements.

Express CXA confi guration

Express EXA confi guration

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Specifi cations

SpecificationsN9000AEP CXA signal analyzer express configuration

N9010AEP EXA signal analyzer express configuration

For more specifi cations: • CXA Signal Analyzer Specifi cation Guide

(N9000-90016)• CXA Signal Analyzer Data Sheet

(5990-4327EN)

For more specifi cations:• EXA Signal Analyzer Specifi cation Guide

(N9010-90025)• EXA Signal Analyzer Data Sheet

(5989-6529EN)

Frequency range9 kHz to 3.0 or 7.5 GHz 9 kHz to 3.6 , 7.0, 13.6 or 26.5 GHz

Analysis bandwidth10 MHz standard 25 MHz standard

Frequency span (FFT and swept mode) without preampRange 0 Hz (zero span), 10 Hz to maximum frequency of instrumentResolution 2 HzAccuracy• Swept• FFT

± (0.25% x span + horizontal resolution)± (0.10% x span + horizontal resolution)

Sweep (trace) point range1 to 40,001 (all spans)

Resolution bandwidth (RBW)Range (–3.01 dB bandwidth) 1 Hz to 3 MHz (10% steps), 4, 5, 6, 8 MHzBandwidth accuracy (power)• 1 Hz to 750 kHz ± 1.0% (± 0.044 dB) nominal• 820 kHz to 1.2 MHz (< 3.6 GHz CF) ± 2.0% (± 0.088 dB) nominal• 1.3 to 2 MHz (< 3.6 GHz CF) ± 0.07 dB nominal • 2.2 to 3 MHz (< 3.6 GHz CF) ± 0.15 dB nominal • 4 to 8 MHz (< 3.6 GHz CF) ± 0.25 dB nominalBandwidth accuracy (–3.01 dB) RBW range 1 Hz to 1.3 MHz (± 2% nominal) Selectivity (–60 dB/–3 dB) 4.1:1 nominal

EMI bandwidth (CISPR compliant)200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz;

Option EMC requiredEMI bandwidth (MIL STD 461D/E/F compliant)

10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz, 1 MHz; Option EMC required

Video bandwidth (VBW)1 Hz to 3 MHz (10% steps), 4, 5, 6, 8 MHz and wide open (labeled 50 MHz)

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Amplitude range Preamp off Preamp offDisplayed average noise level (DANL) to:

+20 dBm for 100 kHz to 1 MHz +30 dBm for 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz+23 dBm for 1 MHz to 7.5 GHzPreamp on Preamp on

Displayed average noise level (DANL) to: +15 dBm for 100 kHz - 7.5 GHz +23 dBm for 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz

Input attenuatorMechanical atten.• Frequency range• Step size

— 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz 0 to 60 dB, 10 dB steps

Electronic atten.• Frequency range• Step size

Included as standard;100 kHz to 7.5 GHz 0 to 50 dB in 10 dB steps

Included as standard; equivalent to N9010A-EA3;9 kHz to 3.6 GHz 0 to 24 dB, 1 dB steps

Option FSA 0 to 50 dB in 2 dB steps (electronic attenuator) 0 to 60 dB in 2 dB steps (mechanical attenuator)

Total absolute amplitude accuracy

10 dB attenuation, 20 to 30 °C, 1 Hz ≤ RBW ≤ 1 MHz, input signal –10 to –50 dBm, all settings auto-coupled except Auto Swp Time = Accy, any reference level, any scale, σ = nominal standard deviation

Preamp off Preamp offAt 50 MHz ± 0.40 dB ± 0.40 dBAt all frequencies ± (0.40 dB + frequency response) ± (0.40 dB + frequency response)9 kHz to 3.6 GHz — ± 0.27 dB (95th percentile ≈ 2σ)100 kHz to 10 MHz ± 0.40 dB (95th percentile ≈ 2σ) —10 MHz to 2.0 GHz ± 0.50 dB (95th percentile ≈ 2σ) —2.0 to 3.0 GHz ± 0.60 dB (95th percentile ≈ 2σ) —

Preamp on Preamp on100 kHz to 7.5 GHz ± (0.39 dB + frequency response) nominal —100 kHz to 3.6 GHz — ± (0.39 dB + frequency response)

Preamplifi erIncluded as standard; equivalent to N9000A-P03 or N9000A-P07)

Included as standard; equivalent to N9010A-P03 or N9010A-P07)

Gain 100 kHz to 7.5 GHz (+20 dB nominal)100 kHz to 3.6 GHz (+20 dB nominal)3.6 to 7.0 GHz (+35 dB nominal)

Noise fi gure —100 kHz to 3.6 GHz (15 dB nominal)3.6 to 7.0 GHz (9 dB nominal)

Specifi cations, continued

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Displayed average noise level (DANL)

Input terminated, sample or average detector, averaging type = Log, 0 dB input attenuation, IF gain = high, 20 to 30 °C)

Input terminated, sample or average detector, average type = log, 20 to 30 °C, zero span, swept, nominalized to 1 Hz RBW, 0 dB attenuation

Without preamp Preamp on Without preamp Preamp on

1 to 10 MHz –130 dBm –149 dBm 147 dBm —

10 MHz to 1.5 GHz –148 dBm –161 dBm — —

10 MHz to 2.1 GHz — — –148 dBm –161 dBm

1.5 to 2.2 GHz –144 dBm –160 dBm — —

2.1 to 3.6 GHz — — –147 dBm –160 dBm

2.2 to 3.0 GHz –140 dBm –158 dBm — —

3.0 to 4.5 GHz –137 dBm –155 dBm — —

3.6 to 7.0 GHz — — –147 dBm –160 dBm

4.5 to 6.0 GHz –133 dBm –152 dBm — —

6.0 to 7.5 GHz –128 dBm –148 dBm — —7.0 to 13.6 GHz — — –143 dBm —

13.5 to 17.1 GHz — — –137 dBm —

17.0 to 20.0 GHz — — –137 dBm —

20.0 to 26.5 GHz — — –134 dBm —

Third-order intermodulation distortion (TOI)

(For preamp off, two –20 dBm tones at input mixer spaced by 100 kHz, 0 dB attenuation, 20 to 30 °C. For preamp on, two –45 dBm tones at the preamp input, spaced by 100 kHz, 0 dB attenuation, 20 to 30 °C.)

(Two –30 dBm tones at input mixer with tone separation > 15 kHz, 20 to 30 °C.)

Preamp off Distortion TOI Distortion TOI

10 to 400 MHz –60 dBc +10 dBm — —100 to 400 MHz — — –80 dBc +10 dBm400 MHz to 1.7 GHz — — –82 dBc +11 dBm400 MHz to 3 GHz –66 dBc +13 dBm — —

1.7 to 3.6 GHz — — –86 dBc +13 dBm

3 to 7.5 GHz –66 dBc +13 dBm — —3.6 to 5.1 GHz — — –82 dBc +11 dBm5.1 to 7.0 GHz — — –86 dBc +13 dBm7.0 to 13.6 GHz — — –82 dBc +11 dBm13.6 to 26.5 GHz — — –78 dBc +9 dBmPreamp on Distortion TOI Distortion TOI10 MHz to 7.5 GHz — –8 dBm nominal — —30 MHz to 3.6 GHz — — –90 dBm nominal 0 dBm nominal3.6 to 7 GHz — — –69 dBm nominal –18 dBm nominal


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Phase noise (20 to 30 °C, CF = 1 GHz)Offset Specifi cation Typical Specifi cation Typical

100 Hz — — –84 dBc/Hz –88 dBc/Hz

1 kHz –94 dBc/Hz –98 dBc/Hz nominal —– –98 dBc/Hz nominal

10 kHz –99 dBc/Hz –102 dBc/Hz –99 dBc/Hz –102 dBc/Hz

100 kHz –102 dBc/Hz –104 dBc/Hz –112 dBc/Hz –114 dBc/Hz

1 MHz –120 dBc/Hz –121 dBc/Hz –132 dBc/Hz –135 dBc/Hz

10 MHz — –143 dBc/Hz nominal —– –143 dBc/Hz nominal

Tracking generator

Included as standard on N9000AEP-003 and N90000AEP-004; equivalent to N9000A-T03 and N9000A-T06 Not applicable

Output frequencyOption T03 9 kHz to 3 GHz —–

Option T06 9 kHz to 6 GHz —–Resolution 1 Hz —–

Output power level

Range −50 to 0 dBm —–

Resolution 0.1 dB —–Absolute accuracy (at 50 MHz, −10 dBm, 20 to 30 °C) ± 0.55 dB —–

Temperature rangeOperating 0 to 55 °C

Storage –40 to 70 °C

EMCComplies with European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC; this ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada

IEC/EN 61326-1 or IEC/EN 61326-2-1

CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, class A

AS/NZS CISPR 11

ICES/NMB-001

Recommended calibration cycle - Calibration services are available through Agilent service centers

One year Two years

Instrument characteristics

Weight14 kg (30.8 lbs) nominal net,

26 kg (57.2 lbs) nominal shipping16 kg (35 lbs) nominal net,

28 kg (62 lbs) nominal shipping

Dimensions177 mm H x 426 mm W x 368 mm L

(7.0 in H x 16.8 in W x 14.5 in L)


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Defi nitions and conditions

Specification describe the perfor-mance of parameters covered by the product warranty and apply to the full temperature of 0 to 55 °C, unless otherwise noted.

95th percentile values indicate the breadth of the population (approx. 2 σ) of performance tolerances expected to be met in 95 percent of the cases with a 95 percent confi-dence, for any ambient temperature in the range of 20 to 30 °C. In addi-tion to the statistical observations of a sample of instruments, these values include the effects of the uncertainties of external calibra-tion references. These values are not warranted. These values are updated occasionally if a significant change in the statistically observed behavior of production instruments is observed.

Typical describes additional product performance information that is not covered by the product warranty. It is performance beyond specifica-tions that 80 percent of the units exhibit with a 95 percent confidence level over the temperature range 20 to 30 °C. Typical performance does not include measurement uncertainty.

Nominal values indicate expected performance, or describe product performance that is useful in the application of the product, but are not covered by the product warranty.

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We can’t predict the future, but Agilent can help you shape it with future-ready test assets. The Agilent X-Series is an evolutionary approach to signal analysis that spans instrumentation, measurements and software. This approach gives you the flexibility to satisfy your business and technical requirements across multiple products and pro-grams – now and in the future. The X-Series also creates a consistent framework that enables your teams to move at a faster pace. Stay ready, stay in sync and arrive ahead—with the Agilent X-Series.

Future-ready instruments so you can evolve as technology changesMore than upgradeability of features and functions, you can extend the longevity of your test assets with upgradeable processor, memory, connectivity and more.

Consistent measurement framework for signal analysis to enable teams to move at a faster paceBuilt on a proven foundation for sig-nal analysis, the operation of each X-Series analyzer is the same, from the user interface, to programming codes, to test results. You’ll achieve measurement integrity across your organization and improve productivity.

Broadest set of applications and software to address all your test needsWith a library of over 25 measure-ment applications, the ability to run software inside the X-Series open Windows® operating system, and a first-to-market track record in emerging technologies, you’ll have the flexibility to address each and every project.

The analyzer will meet its specifi-cations when:

• It is within its calibration cycle• Under auto couple control,

except when Auto SweepTime Rules = Accy

• Signal frequencies < 10 MHz, with DC coupling applied

• The analyzer has been stored at an ambient temperature within the allowed operating range for at least two hours before being turned on, if it had previously been stored at a temperature range inside the allowed storage range, but outside the allowed operating range

• The analyzer has been turned on at least 30 minutes with Auto Align set to normal, or, if Auto Align is set to off or partial, alignments must have been run recently enough to prevent an Alert message; if the Alert condition is changed from Time and Temperature to one of the disabled duration choices, the analyzer may fail to meet specifications without informing the user.

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